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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

1,870 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 79 of 94

Excellent Prospects Western Wheat Lands

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 6

Late rains which spread over a portion of the wheat belt have been responsible for turning what looked like a partial wheat failure into a…

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Scouts Jamboree Mr. Cattle to Visit England

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Cattle, of West Wyalong, has definitely decided to visit England next year in order to takee part in the Jamboree, which will…

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Just the Thing For Bulk Wheat Handling

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 1

The newly discovered patent bag fastener has overcome the difficulties which have so long existed in bulk wheat handling…

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Wheat Silos Cheap Type for Smaller Centres

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 12

The new and cheaper type of grain elevators, which are erected at a cost of about £12,000, has made it possible for the Government to provide bulk…

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"Outcome Worthy of District" Mr. Bartlett Pleased with Forbes Crops Will Average 11 Bags to Acre Wheat Free of Disease

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 3

In an interview with an "Advocate" representative, Mr. H. Bartlett, H.D.A., senior adgricultural instructor, judge of the Forbes P.A. & H. Society's growing crop competition, expressed pleasure with the outcome of his visit to the competitive crops…

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Wool for Sydney Market 100,000 Bales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 11

The Secretary, Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd., writes 6th November:—The many well wishers and…

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Wool for Sydney Market 10,000 BALES

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 3

The Secretary, Farmers & Grazier’s Co-operative Co. Ltd. writes, 6th November:— The many well-wishers and…

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On the Land Pastoral Pastoral Costs of Production. to Get Them Down Is the Problem. Hope for Lower Rail FREIGHTS.(Specially Written for the “Free Press”)

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 3

Wherever and whenever representative graziers meet in conference there is bound to be talk of the high cost of production. For years now…

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Commercial America and Wool. Effects of Modern Intentions

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. report under date 7th November: — It is strange but true that on many occasions when indications have been…

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Not a Bushel Lost Safety and Economy in Wheat Silos Appeal for Support

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 10

The official expectation is that 40 per cent, of the State wheat narvest this season will be handled in bulk, and that at individual stations where…

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Brisbane Wool Sales Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., received the following wire from their Brisbane office:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 11

Very excited competition opening Brisbane wool sales. Specially large attendance of buyers. We offered 5,200 bales and sold 96 per cent…

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Our District Page. Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed GOOLAGONG Social Functions The Wheat Harvest

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 4

Between 70 and 80 points of rain were registered on Saturday night and Sunday. It was greatly appreciated after the dust and heat of…

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GRENFELL Mailman "Ducked" Crop Competition Results

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 4

Tuesday and Wednesday last were great days for the farmers of the Grenfell district, the occasion being the annual tour and inspection of district…

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Visit to Cowra Farmers From Nelungaloo at Experiment Farm Interesting Tour

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 November 1928 · page 2

Last year a party from Parkes district attended Cowra farm field day. The crowd of three hundred considerably reduced the opportunity to secure desired information, and at the special invitation of the manager, Mr. Kelly, a party from the Nelungaloo…

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Wool Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 4

N.Z. Loan and M.A. Co., Ltd., report under date 8th November:— A series of sales opened in Brisbane on Tuesday last, when the…

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Western Crops the Song of Wheat. Silos Filling Rapidly

Western Champion · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 7

Harvesting is in full swing throughout practically the whole of the Middle West, and receivals at the silos already open are mounting up…

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Whose Bull? Butcher Charged. Cattle Stealing Case

Western Champion · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 8

Benjamin James Wallace, butcher, residing at Parkes, was before the Parkes Police Court on Friday, charged with having on or about October…

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Gunning Gap Crops. Some Excellent Yields

Western Champion · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 2

On Monday morning last, Mr. Andrews and our representative caught the 8.30 a.m. train for Bogan Gate, where the former was to continue his…

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Mulgutherie Bridges Shire Will Bid Again To Relieve Locked-Out Farmers £750 OFFERED

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 3

Jemalong Shire Council has decided to make a further offer for the Mulgutherle bridges, so that they may be unlocked and used…

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Three Sheep They Cost Farmer £50

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1928 · page 2

At the Parkes police court, William James Barber, farmer, a resident of the district all his life, was fined £50 on a charge of stealing three sheep,…

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